Overall score
Gladstone Central
55.4/100
Kin Kora
50.4/100
Kin Kora for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gladstone Central
55.4/100
Kin Kora
50.4/100
Crime rate
Gladstone Central
54.6 / 1k
Kin Kora
54.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gladstone Central
143
Kin Kora
25
Population
Gladstone Central
1,550
Kin Kora
2,396
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gladstone Central | Kin Kora |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.4/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.2/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.6 / 1k | 54.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Walkability | 61.5/100 | 19.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 25 |
| Population | 1,550 | 2,396 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Gladstone Central reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Kin Kora is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Gladstone Central tends to lead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, while Kin Kora stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Gladstone Central the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Kin Kora.